FAD 4601 – Dr. Holcomb Exam 2 Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts, theories, and techniques discussed in Dr. Holcomb's course, providing a comprehensive review for Exam 2.

Basic Listening Sequence

A series of micro skills including open and closed questions, encouraging, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, and summarizing.

Empathic Relationship

The first stage of the 5 stage model that develops rapport and structure in the counseling session.

Story and Strengths

The second stage of the model which focuses on gathering data from the client.

Goals

The third stage which involves setting mutual goals between the counselor and client.

Re-story

The fourth stage where alternatives are explored and incongruities are confronted.

Action

The fifth stage that generalizes the session discussions into real-life applications.

Benjamin Franklin’s Decision-Making Model

A model for decision-making that includes identifying the problem, generating alternatives, and deciding on action.

Stress Management

The practice of managing long-term stress and oppression to minimize damage to the brain.

Focusing

Attending to dimensions such as the client, main theme, others, mutual issues, counselor, cultural issues, immediacy, physical health, social justice, and advocacy.

Community Genogram

A visual representation that helps clients understand their background and identify strengths.

Family Genogram

A type of pedigree that provides additional information about family history.

Advocacy

The act of speaking up for clients and working towards social change.

Internalized Oppression

A situation where individuals adopt the negative beliefs about their own social group.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Negative traumatic events occurring during childhood that can affect life outcomes.

Internal Conflict

A struggle that resides within the client.

External Conflict

A conflict that exists between the client and the surrounding world.

Empathic Confrontation

A supportive approach that encourages the client to examine themselves and their situation more fully.

Client Change Scale

A framework used to evaluate the client's response and the effectiveness of counseling techniques.

Cultural Identity Stages

Stages that include conformity, dissonance, resistance, introspection, and integrative awareness.

Reflection of Meaning

Encouraging clients to explore their meanings and values more deeply.

Interpretation/Reframe

Providing clients with alternative perspectives on their issues.

Decisional Theory

A theory that helps clients find new ways of thinking about their decisions.

Brief Counseling

Counseling focused on helping clients quickly reach their goals.

Stress and Eustress

The distinction between negative stress (distress) and positive stress (eustress) that can lead to fulfillment.

Self-Disclosure

The act of sharing personal experiences related to the client's issues.

Feedback in Counseling

Providing clear, nonjudgmental responses to clients about their thoughts and behaviors.

Logical Consequences

Exploring specific alternatives and their potential outcomes with the client.

Crisis Counseling Phase 1

The initial phase that involves working through trauma.

Crisis Counseling Phase 2

The follow-up phase that involves further counseling after the initial trauma.

Suicide Assessment

An evaluation of risk factors and warning signs associated with potential suicide attempts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A therapeutic approach that helps clients understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Person-Centered Counseling

A counseling approach where clients are viewed as experts on their own experiences.

Logotherapy

A therapeutic approach focused on finding meaning and purpose in life.

Multicultural Counseling and Therapy (MCT)

Counseling that considers the cultural context of clients.

Referral in Counseling

The process of connecting clients with additional support services.

Treatment Planning

The development of specific written goals and objectives to guide client progress.

Relapse Prevention

Strategies designed to help clients maintain behavioral changes and prevent relapse.